To see my home in East Pasadena at the Amoeblog

To see my home in East Pasadena -- My latest neighborhood exploration

I've explored and written about Pasadena, South Pasadena, and Altadena. Here's the latest neighborhood exploration: East Pasadena

Laguna Beach -- a weary rover's dream at the Amoeblog

Laguna Beach -- a weary rover's dream at the Amoeblog

My latest community exploration, this time of Laguna Beach. If you don't live in Orange County you might be surprised that this wealthy South County community has a big gay scene, an even bigger arts scene, and a history of tolerance and bohemianism. It also might be the most beautiful place in Orange County.

Exploring the Remains of L.A.'s Little Italy | Block by Block | Land of Sunshine | KCET

Exploring the Remains of L.A.'s Little Italy | Block by Block | Land of Sunshine | KCET

Did you know that Los Angeles used to have a Little Italy? There are still remnants here and there I if you can walk 3.5 miles, you too can check them out.

Tales of the Texas Rangers -- Police Procedural with a Lone Star Twist at the Amoeblog

Tales of the Texas Rangers -- Police Procedural with a Lone Star Twist at the Amoeblog

Today, in 1950, Tales of the Texas Rangers debuted on the radio. Don't let the title full you -- this is a police procedural more in line with Dragnet than the Lone Ranger.

Somebody Knows and Wanted -- Golden Age Radio's great unsolved mysteries at the Amoeblog

Somebody Knows and Wanted -- Golden Age Radio's great unsolved mysteries at the Amoeblog

This week in 1950 CBS and NBC launched two rival true crime radio dramas. In the post-Dragnet world of Old Time Radio, listeners wanted more authenticity and both programs attempted to meet that demand whilst introducing a couple of clever gimmicks to the game. Though both were influential, both were also short-lived.